Shrimp, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Easy Foil Pack Meal

This quick and easy shrimp and broccoli foil packet recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a flavorful and nutritious meal without the fuss. With a zesty marinade made from low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh lime juice, and a hint of red pepper flakes, these packets pack a punch of flavor. The combination of tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, and hearty brown rice, all cooked to perfection on the grill or in the oven, makes this dish a go-to for a delicious dinner in just 25 minutes. Plus, you can prep it the night before for an even faster meal after a long day!

INGREDIENTS: 

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce 

  • 2 TBLSP brown sugar 

  • Juice of 2 limes 

  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 

  • 2 cups cooked instant brown rice 

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined* 

  • 1 ½ - 2 cups broccoli florets 

  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish) 

 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

  • Heat grill to high, or oven to 400 degrees 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and red pepper flakes until combined. 

  • Cut 4 large pieces of foil into large squares that can be filled, closed, and sealed. Among the 4 pieces of foil, divide rice, shrimp, and broccoli. Divide marinade evenly among the 4 packets. Garnish with sesame seeds (optional). 

  • Fold and seal edges of foil. Grill (12-15 minutes) or bake in oven (20 minutes) until shrimp is pink and broccoli tender.  

*Could also use 2 large chicken breasts cut into 1” chunks  

**These can be made the night before then just toss on the grill or in the oven for a quick dinner after a long day.  

***Serves 4, 5-minute prep time, 20-minute cook time. Recipe from delish.com 

Zoe Albright

Zoe Albright is a personal trainer, nutrition consultant, and fascial stretch therapy practitioner at Elevate Sports Performance & Healthcare.

In Zoe’s mind, everyone is an athlete. You might not be into traditional sports but consider living life to the fullest to be your athletic endeavor.

Zoe loves working with the “athlete in the sport of life” who either wants to or is already taking those first few steps toward a healthier lifestyle.

https://elevatesph.com/zoe
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